Veryolympia
@veryolympia.bsky.social
Expat from Post. Still loving The Big Apple, pizza, philology, honest discourse, retirement. Not likely to follow reposts-only. Nix to dogma, attention thirst, lack of civility. Serious or silly - it's all good. Teach me something. #expostie #expostnews
Too right.
We just know a photo with Biden in it is coming. Maybe something with the Pope as well. That's what desperation produces.
We just know a photo with Biden in it is coming. Maybe something with the Pope as well. That's what desperation produces.
December 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Too right.
We just know a photo with Biden in it is coming. Maybe something with the Pope as well. That's what desperation produces.
We just know a photo with Biden in it is coming. Maybe something with the Pope as well. That's what desperation produces.
One suggestion is that they were originally called "gimmes," being one of the free toppings in a bowl on the counters of ice cream parlors, 19th/early 20th Century.
December 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
One suggestion is that they were originally called "gimmes," being one of the free toppings in a bowl on the counters of ice cream parlors, 19th/early 20th Century.
Does the hand signal for approval (now apparently politically incorrect & superseded by the thumbs up sign) have something to do with it?
I have heard/read many opinions that this is the origin of OK. But I don't know which came first, the gesture or the word.
I have heard/read many opinions that this is the origin of OK. But I don't know which came first, the gesture or the word.
a cartoon hand is making an ok sign .
Alt: a cartoon hand is making an ok sign .
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December 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Does the hand signal for approval (now apparently politically incorrect & superseded by the thumbs up sign) have something to do with it?
I have heard/read many opinions that this is the origin of OK. But I don't know which came first, the gesture or the word.
I have heard/read many opinions that this is the origin of OK. But I don't know which came first, the gesture or the word.
Old person here -- not sure what this one indicates.
December 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Old person here -- not sure what this one indicates.
This fact "should" have been mentioned in this statement. What I'm reading here from Jeffries statement is "Ooh, I'm ever so irked." Yes, language is definitely important.
December 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
This fact "should" have been mentioned in this statement. What I'm reading here from Jeffries statement is "Ooh, I'm ever so irked." Yes, language is definitely important.
"Should?" Wow, there's an imperative to reckon with.
Come ON - is he kidding?
Come ON - is he kidding?
December 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
"Should?" Wow, there's an imperative to reckon with.
Come ON - is he kidding?
Come ON - is he kidding?
Well, we know that, but how many of them know and believe it?
December 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Well, we know that, but how many of them know and believe it?
I had it as a kid every time I visited cousins in MA. They called it "pop."
To me, it tasted like the scent of the stuff they used to clean the floors of my NYC public school. You had to have moxie to drink it.
To me, it tasted like the scent of the stuff they used to clean the floors of my NYC public school. You had to have moxie to drink it.
December 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I had it as a kid every time I visited cousins in MA. They called it "pop."
To me, it tasted like the scent of the stuff they used to clean the floors of my NYC public school. You had to have moxie to drink it.
To me, it tasted like the scent of the stuff they used to clean the floors of my NYC public school. You had to have moxie to drink it.
He probably got the idea from the cost of a NYC taxi medallion. After all, he's been hanging out with only the best people. The best at extortion and corruption, that is.
December 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
He probably got the idea from the cost of a NYC taxi medallion. After all, he's been hanging out with only the best people. The best at extortion and corruption, that is.
Oh no, they're going after the Italians! Does he realize "Roman" is also Italian?
Still trying to work out how Calibri is wasteful. What's the diff? I typed legal docs for approx. 1,006 years. Mansplain it to me, Marco.
Ma-rone!!!!!
Still trying to work out how Calibri is wasteful. What's the diff? I typed legal docs for approx. 1,006 years. Mansplain it to me, Marco.
Ma-rone!!!!!
December 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Oh no, they're going after the Italians! Does he realize "Roman" is also Italian?
Still trying to work out how Calibri is wasteful. What's the diff? I typed legal docs for approx. 1,006 years. Mansplain it to me, Marco.
Ma-rone!!!!!
Still trying to work out how Calibri is wasteful. What's the diff? I typed legal docs for approx. 1,006 years. Mansplain it to me, Marco.
Ma-rone!!!!!
Schumer's "demands" are like
old man yells at cloud is written on a newspaper
Alt: "Old man yells at cloud" is written on a newspaper showing Abe Simpson shaking his fist.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Schumer's "demands" are like
Does anyone eat coddled eggs any more? Eggs gently simmered in water, only in a small dish rather than directly in the water like poached eggs.
December 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Does anyone eat coddled eggs any more? Eggs gently simmered in water, only in a small dish rather than directly in the water like poached eggs.
Now NATO is a person? Does he wear a magical MAGA hat?
a man in a green elf costume says i love you i love you i love you
Alt: Will Ferrell in the movie "Elf" in a green elf costume saying "I love you I love you I love you!!!"
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December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Now NATO is a person? Does he wear a magical MAGA hat?
And if you run the audio backwards it says "I buried Paul."
December 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
And if you run the audio backwards it says "I buried Paul."
Who over the age of 15 or so would be surprised by this "revelation?"
This public appearance is just one more instance of "Women, stay away from me!" behavior.
This public appearance is just one more instance of "Women, stay away from me!" behavior.
December 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Who over the age of 15 or so would be surprised by this "revelation?"
This public appearance is just one more instance of "Women, stay away from me!" behavior.
This public appearance is just one more instance of "Women, stay away from me!" behavior.
It's The Thirst.
a cartoon character from south park says there 's a lot of thirsty people down here
Alt: A cartoon character from South Park says "There's a lot of thirsty people down there."
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December 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM
It's The Thirst.
I don't spend much time reading the posts of those who merely repost other people's thoughts, with no comments of their own. What's the point? At least say something in agreement - or opposition.
My bio clearly says I'm not likely to follow back chronic reposters, but they follow me anyway.
My bio clearly says I'm not likely to follow back chronic reposters, but they follow me anyway.
December 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I don't spend much time reading the posts of those who merely repost other people's thoughts, with no comments of their own. What's the point? At least say something in agreement - or opposition.
My bio clearly says I'm not likely to follow back chronic reposters, but they follow me anyway.
My bio clearly says I'm not likely to follow back chronic reposters, but they follow me anyway.
The message is clear: Say you like me and I'll pay you.
elvis presley is wearing sunglasses and a white jacket while talking to someone .
Alt: Elvis Presley is wearing sunglasses and a white jacket, shaking his head & putting his hand over his eyes
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December 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The message is clear: Say you like me and I'll pay you.
"I know you are, but what am I?"
Infinity.
Infinity.
December 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
"I know you are, but what am I?"
Infinity.
Infinity.
Perhaps they should be encouraged to do just that.
December 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Perhaps they should be encouraged to do just that.